A movement that increases or decreases the angle between two bones is a(n) ________ motion.

A. rotational
B. angular
C. eversion
D. sliding


Answer: B

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Groups of neurons in the spinal cord that coordinate the simple, repetitive, alternating movements of the lower limbs that facilitate walking are called central __________ generators.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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Shannon is a 51-year old woman who is active and rarely complains of joint issues.  Which of the following lifestyle choices did she most likely make to protect against joint pain as she aged?

A. Shannon has a regular walking routine three times per week. B. Shannon began focusing on eating a balanced diet in her early 30s. C. Shannon attended yoga classes weekly beginning at age 29. D. All of the choices are correct.

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The vertebral column contains ________ lumbar vertebrae

A) 4 B) 5 C) 7 D) 12 E) 31

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The hypophyseal portal system allows

A) regulating hormones to go directly from the hypothalamus to the anterior pituitary. B) blood from the brain to drain to the internal jugular vein. C) wastes from the brain to stimulate the pituitary. D) the blood—brain barrier to include the pituitary gland. E) All of the answers are correct.

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